After performing a physical assessment on a 75-year-old client, the nurse notes that the client has a hypoactive response to a test of deep tendon reflexes. Which intervention does the nurse in-clude in this client's plan of care?
a. Assist the client with ambulation.
b. Elevate the client's lower extremities.
c. Apply elastic support hose.
d. Massage the client's legs.
A
The older adult experiences certain neurologic changes associated with aging. Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes and loss of vibration sense can impair balance and coordination, predisposing the client to falls. The nurse or assistive personnel should assist this client with ambulation to prevent injury. The other interventions do not address the client's problem.
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